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Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds from Organic Solvents Regulations 2002 (S.I. No. 543 of 2002).

Country/Territory
Ireland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Emissions Environmental standards Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

These Regulations transpose Directive 1999/13/EC on the limitation of emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) due to the use of organic solvents in certain activities and installations. The Regulations apply to sector activities listed in Schedule 1 where they are operated in installations above the solvent consumption thresholds specified in Schedule 2. The competent bodies for enforcement of the Regulations are the Environmental Protection Agency, where activities are licensable under the Integrated Pollution Control (IPC) system, and the local authorities.

Full text
English
Website
www.irishstatutebook.ie

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 1999/13/EC on the limitation of emissions of volatile organic compounds due to the use of organic solvents in certain activities and installations

Legislation | European Union | 1999

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Hazardous substances, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Limitation of Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds due to the use of Organic Solvents in Certain Paints, Varnishes and Vehicle Refinishing Products Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 199 of 2007).

Legislation | Ireland | 2007

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds from Organic Solvents (Amendment) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 165 of 2010).

Legislation | Ireland | 2010

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

European Union (Installations and Activities Using Organic Solvents) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 565 of 2012).

Legislation | Ireland | 2012

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Offences/penalties, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX